2024-25 Premier League MW5 Fixture Preview - Arsenal vs. Man City: Can the Gunners break the Cityzens' winning streak? September 19, 2024 by Marc Jerbs
On Sunday, September 22, Manchester City will play Arsenal in matchweek 5 of the 2024-25 Premier League season. This fixture promises to be a thrilling contest. Both sides have started the season in strong form, setting the stage for an exciting encounter. Kick-off is set 4:30 PM BST at Manchester City's home ground, the Etihad Stadium - a venue that has been particularly challenging for visiting teams, including Arsenal.
Manchester City enters the match on an unbeaten run, sitting atop the league with a perfect record of four wins from four games. Arsenal, meanwhile, has shown their potential with three wins and one loss, proving they can compete at the highest level. Arsenal, however, has struggled historically at the Etihad, with their last victory there dating back to January 2015. City has won eight of the last nine encounters at this venue, including a recent 0-0 draw. This adds extra pressure on Arsenal, who will need to break this pattern to secure valuable points.
Arsenal vs Man City Sports Bet Odds
The Cityzens are the favorites to win the game. Here are our latest odds:
- The Cityzens are favored by -1 point, with a full-time result of 1.80.
- The Gunners are the underdogs by +1 point, with a full-time result of 4.50.
- Draw has a full-time result of 3.60.
- Total Goals is set at 2.5 points, with the Under at 1.90 and the Over at 1.90.
The Gunners will be without key players, including Martin Ødegaard, which will test the depth of their squad. Meanwhile, Manchester City enjoys a largely fit roster, with star striker Erling Haaland expected to play a crucial role in the match.
Both teams possess potent attacking threats. City tends to dominate possession and create numerous scoring chances, while Arsenal has been defensively solid, conceding just one goal in their first four matches. The tactical battle will be key, as both sides seek to impose their strategies in what promises to be a pivotal early-season contest for their standings.
2024 Premier League Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | +8 | 12 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 10 |
| 3 | Newcastle United | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 9 |
| 6 | Brighton and Hove Albion | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 8 |
| 7 | Nottingham Forest | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 7 |
| 9 | Brentford | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 10 | Manchester United | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 11 | Bournemouth | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | Fulham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | Tottenham Hotspur | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 4 |
| 14 | West Ham United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
| 15 | Leicester City | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 2 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 2 |
| 17 | Ipswich Town | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 2 |
| 18 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 1 |
| 19 | Southampton | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 0 |
